Physics
Planetary Forces Could Be Keeping the Sun Tame
The Sun’s magnetic storms are far weaker than those of many other stars like it, and new research suggests our planets may be the reason.
Aug 12, 2025
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Earth & Environment
Ancient Atomic Mystery Found Miles Under the Pacific
Scientists have discovered an unexpected surge of rare atomic particles preserved in the Pacific Ocean floor from 10 million years ago, potentially unveiling either a dramatic shift in Earth's ocean currents or the aftermath of an ancient cosmic event.
Feb 10, 2025
Earth & Environment
Mega-Tsunami in Greenland Fjord Triggers Week-Long Standing Wave
A massive tsunami struck Greenland's east coast on September 16, 2023, leaving flood traces up to 200 meters high in certain areas.
Aug 9, 2024
Earth & Environment
Thawing permafrost: Not a climate tipping element, but nevertheless far-reaching impacts
Permafrost soils store large quantities of organic carbon and are often portrayed as a critical tipping element in the Earth system, which, once global warming has reached a certain level, suddenly and globally collapses.
Jun 3, 2024
Life
Worms Have Unique Personalities, Study Finds
Researchers from the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) and the University of Vienna have made a surprising discovery about a simple marine worm called Platynereis dumerilii.
Apr 15, 2024
Earth & Environment
Enormous ice loss from Greenland glacier
Ground-based measuring devices and aircraft radar operated in the far northeast of Greenland show how much ice the 79° N-Glacier is losing.
Mar 22, 2024